Ep 8: Candyce Norris-Jenkins - Confidence, clarity, control and Type 1

In this episode of The Long View: Living with Type 1 Diabetes, I’m delighted to be speaking to Candyce Norris Jenkins - life coach, speaker and mum, who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for more than 30 years.Diagnosed as a child, Candyce tells us about how she went from denial and burnout to facing serious complications, including diabetic eye disease and kidney failure. After two transplants and years of learning the hard way, she now helps other women move from simply surviving to truly thriving.We talk about motherhood, identity and the importance of putting your own “oxygen mask” on first - a concept that could change the way you think about self-care.Candyce tells us about: Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a childThe emotional impact of growing up with diabetesIgnoring diabetes in her teens and the consequences later in lifeLiving with complications and undergoing two kidney transplantsPregnancy and motherhood after transplantThe challenges of balancing diabetes and family lifeHer “oxygen mask theory” and what thriving really meansBuilding confidence, clarity and control in daily lifeSupporting other mums through coaching and communityWhether you’re living with Type 1, caring for someone who is, or feeling stuck in burnout, this episode is full of honesty, insight and encouragement.Resources & Links:The Diabetic Mom Coach: www.thediabeticmomcoach.comContact me: [email protected] visit my website: The Long View - Living With Type 1 with Ruth CollinFollow The Long View wherever you get your podcasts for more real-life stories and conversations about living with Type 1 Diabetes.